Marketing and Communications Director

Illinois, USA (On-site)

$90K/yr – $110K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the club’s communications and branding strategy, with in-house design, cross‑functional collaboration, and executive communications leadership.

  • Own the annual marketing and communications plan and cross-functional coordination.
  • Must-have: 5+ years of related experience with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills.
  • Standout: In‑house design leadership across print, digital, and executive communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Live our values and foster a positive work environment
  • Build strong relationships with fellow managers and members to support collaboration, communication, and problem-solving across the Club
  • Provide leadership to the Communications Department
  • Create, develop, and implement an annual marketing and communications plan for our membership, coordinating with several HODs, Executives, Board, and Committees
  • Manage department workflow and production schedule to meet deadlines; coordinate with department leaders to meet needs
  • Oversee the design, editing, production, and distribution of all internal and occasional external Club communications (Newsletters, menus, posters, events etc.)
  • Develop and manage brand standards, including a shared Style Guide; maintain consistent messaging to Glen View Club’s standards across all mediums
  • Stay abreast of new and innovative communication strategies; utilize data to improve reach, effectiveness, and engagement of communications
  • Work as an in-house designer for Club print and digital marketing and communications materials, including logos, menus, newsletters, recruitment materials, training guides, presentation templates, informational sheets and booklets, email templates, survey templates, and posters/signage
  • Keep up-to-date on current Club systems
  • Provide the principal drive for updates and development of our website and mobile app
  • Create, edit, and proof executive communications
  • Troubleshoot member issues with club communications and technology
  • Develop our LinkedIn profile to accurately work only as an employee branding tool, driving an employee branding strategy and content development
  • Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness and reach of club communications; conduct an annual assessment of current communications strategies and mediums
  • Continually seek and evaluate opportunities to improve communication and engagement, leveraging new technology and expanding digital content
  • Develop and manage an annual marketing and communications budget
  • Manage the work of the Communications Manager; coach, train, and develop any Communications Team members to help meet their personal and professional goals
  • Engage as a thought partner with the GM/COO and AGM or SLT on strategic projects

Requirements

  • 5+ years of related and demonstrable experience
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Good graphic design skills: understanding of graphic platforms preferred
  • Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Express)
  • Working knowledge of Canva and Flipbook
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM Software, and digital newsletters or e-zines
  • Basic video and photography experience
  • Outstanding written communication skills, proofreading, and copywriting ability
  • Superior project and time management skills; excellent attention to detail.
  • Must be technologically proficient with website admin and app content management

Preferred

  • Good graphic design skills: understanding of graphic platforms preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 3% of salary deferred, and then $.50 per dollar match on the next 2% deferred, eligible after initial qualifying period
  • GVC Scholarship Fund eligibility for you and your dependents, after qualifying period
  • Annual performance-based bonus scheme
  • Vacation, paid time off, and paid holidays
  • Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
  • Complimentary meals and beverages whilst on duty
  • Free parking